English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "why don't we" Mean?
Learn what "why don't we" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
Intermediate
Neutral
Soft
Persuade
Why don't we keep things just as they are, okay?
This means the speaker wants to avoid change and keep the current situation the same.
From The Marriage Contract, Episode 31
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone suggests not changing anything and leaving things as they are.
Usage Scenario
Use it when you want to suggest staying with the status quo in a calm way. It can sound passive if the other person wants action.
Better ways to say it
1
Why don't we keep things just as they are?
2
Let's keep things as they are.
3
Can we just leave things as they are?
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